03/19/2026
Imagine the Future: America at 300 โจ๐บ๐ธ
What will America look like in 2076? Share your vision!
๐ข Deadline Extended: April 1, 2026
โ๏ธ 300 words max | Original work only
๐ Win prizes + get published!
๐ Submit at https://bit.ly/3NbqdNW
03/17/2026
A little green, a little glitter, a lot of luck! ๐โจ
DIY your own shamrock using News-O-Matic's St. Patrick's Day special craft article โ https://bit.ly/4bkcaNK. ๐ ๐
03/12/2026
๐ Celebrating Civic Learning Week!
Students donโt become engaged citizens overnight. They build those skills over timeโby learning how the government works, understanding current events, and practicing thoughtful discussions about real issues.
In many classrooms, News-O-Matic helps bring civics to life. Our age-appropriate news articles encourage students to think critically and share ideas about government decisions, elections, laws, and community issues.
Letโs help students not just read the newsโbut understand it, discuss it, and learn from it.
Give your students more opportunities to explore the world they are growing up in with articles like:
๐ฐ CT Kid Governor Says โEveryone Belongs' - https://bit.ly/4b7X5jN
โ๏ธ US Supreme Court Starts New Term - https://bit.ly/4rm2isR
10/14/2025
Have you given us a fright yet? ๐ป
You still have time! The News-O-Matic Write Fright 2025 Contest is open for 3 more days!
This yearโs theme is Terrifying Tech โ where technology meets terror!
The 2 winners will also get a $100 gift card!
Tap the link to learn how to enterโฆ if you dare. ๐ปโก
https://bit.ly/3PZYEWe
08/04/2025
Back-to-School 2025โ26 just got smarter ๐ง โจ
Our new updates add more power in your hands for personalized, efficient planning.
๐ Smarter Search: Find exactly what you need โ faster and more accurately.
๐งญ New Browse Page: Explore 16,000+ articles by subject, topic & theme (including Animals AโZ ๐พ)
๐ง Active Learning Upgrades: Graphic organizer slides help students structure their ideas with ease.
Perfect for targeted lessons and deeper engagement. ๐ฏ
08/01/2025
๐ Free Summer PD for Teachers! โ๏ธ๐
Looking for fresh, ready-to-use strategies for the new school year? Our free professional development series is here.
Learn how to:
๐ Run student-led News-O-Matic stations โ with a full set of print + digital materials
๐ Boost engagement using active learning slide decks โ complete with editable templates
https://bit.ly/44RBS7K
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